Additional Name(s): Konstantin Yevgeniyevich Sannikov, Санников Константин Евгеньевич
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Tatarstan
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Health Concerns: Cardiovascular system issues, abdominal issues
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 6 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: August/27/2020
Date of Sentencing: February/15/2023
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Konstantin Sannikov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On August 27, 2020, authorities in Kazan detained Sannikov after accusing him of “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC) for having discussions about the Bible.
On February 15, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court of Kazan sentenced Sannikov to six years and six months in prison.
On June 6, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tatarstan upheld Sannikov's sentence.
On December 8, 2023, the Judicial Collegium of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tatarstan upheld Sannikov's sentence.
Sannikov is married with four children.
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"Konstantin Sannikov" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"The Sannikov case in Kazan" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"A Second Appeal Left Konstantin Sannikov in a Penal Colony" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"The Sentence Against Konstantin Sannikov Entered Into Force After His Appeal in the Supreme Court of Tatarstan — 6.5 Years in a Penal Colony" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Court in Kazan gave Konstantin Sannikov, father of four children, 6.5 years in prison for reading the Bible" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
Additional Name(s): Vladimir Fedorovich Sakada, Сакада Владимир Федорович
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Simferopol, Crimea and Sevastopol
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October/6/2022
Date of Sentencing: October/6/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Praying Religious Activity Religious Belief Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Vladimir Sakada is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On October 1, 2020, Russian authorities in Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine, detained Sakada following searches on the homes of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was accused of “supervis[ing] liturgical meetings, familiariz[ing] people with the Holy Scriptures, perform[ing] works of mercy… disseminat[ing] information in the society that touched on scientific, social, historical topics."
On March 23, 2021, Sakada was placed under house arrest.
On January 10, 2022, Sakada's house arrest was lifted.
On October 6, 2022, the Nakhimovsky District Court of Sevastopol sentenced Sakada to six years in prison for “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC). He was taken into custody following the verdict.
On October 11, 2023, the Sevastopol City Court upheld Zhukov's sentence.
Related Cases: Yevgeniy Zhukov, Vladimir Maladyka
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"Vladimir Sakada" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Троим Свидетелям Иеговы из Севастополя утвердили приговор" SOVA Center
"After the searches in Sevastopol, four peaceful believers were sent to a detention center for at least two months" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Court in Sevastopol sentenced three Jehovah's Witnesses to 6 years in prison" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
Additional Name(s): Vladimir Ivanovich Maladyka, Маладыка Владимир Иванович
Gender: Male
Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Simferopol, Crimea and Sevastopol
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October/6/2022
Date of Sentencing: October/6/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Praying Religious Activity Religious Belief Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism
Vladimir Maladyka is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On October 1, 2020, Russian authorities in Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine, detained Maladyka following searches on the homes of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was accused of “supervis[ing] liturgical meetings, familiariz[ing] people with the Holy Scriptures, perform[ing] works of mercy… disseminat[ing] information in the society that touched on scientific, social, historical topics."
On March 30, 2021, Maladyka was placed under house arrest.
On January 10, 2022, Maladyka's house arrest was lifted.
On October 6, 2022, the Nakhimovsky District Court of Sevastopol sentenced Maladyka to six years in prison for “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC). He was taken into custody following the verdict.
On October 11, 2023, the Sevastopol City Court upheld Maladyka's sentence.
Related Cases: Yevgeniy Zhukov, Vladimir Sakada
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"Vladimir Maladyka" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Case of Zhukov and Others in Sevastopol" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Троим Свидетелям Иеговы из Севастополя утвердили приговор" SOVA Center
"After the searches in Sevastopol, four peaceful believers were sent to a detention center for at least two months" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia
"Court in Sevastopol sentenced three Jehovah's Witnesses to 6 years in prison" Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia